New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse.
 

Training and Employment

The New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse provides information about training opportunities and career development for people who currently work or want to work in the field of family violence intervention and prevention. When available, job opportunities are also listed.

If your organisation offers courses specifically relating to family violence, or has job vacancies in this area that you would like advertised, please contact the Clearinghouse.

Please also see the Events page for upcoming day to week long training workshops.

Training

Career Services
Career Services is a government agency that provides a one-stop website for people seeking support in the planning of their career. Based on an inclusive approach, the service offers all people in New Zealand information, advice and guidance in relation to tertiary or trade training, and the labour market.
 
From the homepage you can search for advice on choosing, planning and developing your career; explore information on jobs in New Zealand and learn about industries; find out about national and regional trends; search for courses and training information; and tools to find jobs that match your skills, the subjects you enjoy, and your interests.
 
To find out about courses in social work, counselling, or psychotherapy, from the Home page click on “Courses and Training”, then click on “Course database”, and scroll down the page and click on either “Community and Social Work”,  “Guidance and Counselling”, or “Psychotherpy”.

CPS
Preventing harm to Children through education and awareness
CPS is a non-profit child advocacy service which provides access to child protection training programmes for individuals and organisations in New Zealand. 
CPS offers two NZQA approved courses: ‘Child Protection Studies Programme’ and ‘Diploma in Child Protection Studies’.  Additionally, a number of workshops are held throughout New Zealand each year.

Diploma in Violence and Trauma Studies
Public Health and Psychosocial Studies - AUT
The Diploma in Violence and Trauma Studies at AUT is a one year fulltime programme, although students can also enrol part-time and complete the course over two years.
The aim of the programme is to provide vocational training in violence, abuse and trauma studies for people working, or interested in working within social service settings, along with the health and justice sector.  Students develop an understanding of theory and practice in this field, and the skills and attitudes necessary to enhance work practice.

Human Services 103: Violence in Society
The School of Social Work and Human Services, University of Canterbury
This course introduces students to the contemporary issue of violence in society and its impact on the community.  A broad overview of five main areas of violence is provided within the course: child protection; family violence; youth violence; institutional and cultural violence; and criminal and forensic violence.

Human Services 206: Child Protection and Family Welfare
The School of Social Work and Human Services, University of Canterbury
This course introduces students to the area of child protection and child and family welfare practice and policy, and provides an overview of the three main phases of child welfare: investigative, solution-focused, and statutory systems of care.

Employment

Te Whare Pounamu Dunedin Women's Refuge: Operations Manager
Te Whare Pounamu Dunedin seeks someone to fill their newly developed role of Operations Manager. This is a permanent position, 30 hours per week with a potential for increased hours in the future.
 
While reporting to our Management Committee, you will be responsible for the managing the operational side of the organisation. You will need excellent written and oral skills. You will need to be flexible and adaptable and will be working within a collective environment. Management experience essential.
 
An understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence would be preferable and familiarity of Tikanga Maori and Te Reo Maori would be an advantage but not a necessity.
 
For a copy of the job description and application form please contact the Administrator on 466 3220 or email to pounamu1@actrix.co.nz
 
Applications close at 5pm, Friday 19 March.


   

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